Undergraduate Programs
Department of History & Philosophy
Undergraduate Programs in history
Most students who earn a degree in History do not become professional historians. Instead, they use their historian’s skills to become leaders in today’s society, pursuing entry into a wide variety of careers. Our recent graduates have gone on to work in education, history, law, archaeology, museum studies, archives, libraries, and business, among other fields.
Our majors learn,
- How to ask good questions and investigate effectively to find real answers
- How to analyze and interpret complex subjects
- How to write and communicate clearly
- How to interact in a global world that requires creative and critical thinking
Our graduates understand the past but also think critically and imaginatively about the worlds of today and tomorrow.
Undergraduate Degrees in history
new in fall 2026: accelerated ba to ma program:
This program allows undergraduate BA majors to begin graduate study during their junior year.
It is a 4 + 1 program: students complete four years as undergraduates, paying undergraduate tuition for graduate courses, and then a final year as graduate students.
For more information please see 4 + 1 cut sheet.